The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc
The mission of The Library Foundation is to strengthen the Hancock County Library Systems value to the community, to fund special projects and endowments, and to inspire community interest and involvement.
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc at a glance
In short: The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc reported $324K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $324,025 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,381,739
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $425,044
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $44,699
- +124.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $343,276
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2022) to $324K (2024). In 2024 it reported $324K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County Library System Bay Saint Louis, MS | Program support | $305,992 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,381,739 | $425,044 | $343,276 | $324,025 | Total only | $44,699 |
| 2023 | $2,169,759 | $353,581 | $377,224 | $305,992 | 1 | $19,959 |
| 2022 | $2,066,591 | $473,141 | $193,207 | $155,341 | 1 | $17,199 |
| 2021 | $1,491,513 | $544,370 | $128,541 | — | — | $13,759 |
| 2020 | $990,515 | $222,794 | $154,488 | — | — | $4,541 |
| 2019 | $922,209 | $251,558 | $152,699 | — | — | $2,415 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc is a public charity, based in Bay Saint Louis, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $324K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc is led by Sally Isaacs, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally Isaacs
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Corr
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Pettigrew
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Moon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Ponder
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarence Harris
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deana Sheffield
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Smith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Thompson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Voight
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Billups
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hilliard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Wicks
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raven Wallace
Executive Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Basil Kennedy (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Knoblock (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Mayley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dolly Lundberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Johnson (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Marilyn Finch (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Susie Seal (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Raymunda Barnes (2021) — Director
- Former: Aissa Wiggins (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeannie Deen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Wiebmer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tami Munsch (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc
How much does The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc give each year?
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc reported $324K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $306K across 1 grant.
How large is The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc?
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $425K.
Where does The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc operate?
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc's EIN?
The Library Foundation of Hancock County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2111069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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